How To Fix FKKBW257 - Deletion of triggers for BI extraction for open items is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBW - Messages for BW Extraction

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Deletion of triggers for BI extraction for open items is not possible

What causes this issue?

The delta queue for business partner items has not been updated yet. All
triggers can still be used; this means that no triggers may be deleted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

First schedule a job for the update of the delta queue with the
transaction <LS>FPOP</> (see SAP menu: <LS>Periodic Processing ->
Extraction for Business Intelligence -> Business Partner Items with
Delta Procedure -> Update Delta Queue for Business Partner Items</>).
Once the job has successfully finished, you can delete the triggers for
the updated business partner items.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBW257 - Deletion of triggers for BI extraction for open items is not possible ?

  The SAP error message FKKBW257 indicates that there is an issue with the deletion of triggers for Business Intelligence (BI) extraction related to open items in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error typically arises when there are open items in the system that prevent the deletion of the triggers.
  Cause:
  
  Open Items Exist: The primary cause of this error is that there are still open items in the system that are linked to the triggers you are trying to delete. Open items are transactions that have not been fully processed or cleared.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data consistency, and if there are open items, it will not allow the deletion of triggers to ensure that data integrity is maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the BI extraction process that are not aligned with the current state of the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKBW257 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Open Items:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to identify any open items that may be causing the issue.
  Review the open items and determine if they can be cleared or if they need to be processed.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items:
  
  If possible, clear the open items by processing the necessary transactions (e.g., payments, adjustments) to ensure that they are no longer open.
  If the open items are not relevant, consider reversing or clearing them as appropriate.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  After clearing the open items, attempt to delete the triggers again using the appropriate transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the BI extraction process to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in the DataSource or InfoPackage.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if the issue is related to a known bug.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), FBL1N, FBL3N, and FBL5N for managing open items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Data Consistency: Understand the importance of data consistency in SAP and how it affects various processes, including BI extraction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKBW257 error and successfully delete the triggers for BI extraction.